Unique nature of Bulgaria

PYRAMID STOBSKIE Stobskie pyramid - is one of the most amazing rock formations on the territory of Bulgaria. They are small, but picturesque and beautiful. This amazing natural phenomenon is on its way to the Rila Monastery, at the western foot of the Rila mountain. Pyramids were called to the village of Stob, on the spot which was located in the ancient Thracian city Stobie, destroyed the legend to the ground. The village is situated at the entrance to the valley two kilometers from the road to the Rila Monastery. It belongs to the municipality Kocherinovo and is located five kilometers from the city Kocherinovo and 96 km south of Sofia. Stobskie pyramids When you enter the village, be sure to visit the Information Centre. It is located in the charming one-story house near the square. Everywhere for the convenience of tourists placed signs. Staff Travel center will explain in detail the way to Stobskim pyramids and talk about all sorts of attractions in the region. You can also leave your car before you make a one-hour walk to the pyramids. Rila Monastery on the western outskirts of the village near the church of St. Procopius, is the way to the top of the pyramids. This route is designed for ecotourism. First, the road goes along the slopes of the mountains, then begin the route itself. It runs through the woods, and marked with red markers. After a 20 minute walk you will see the first group, sandy pyramids here for the convenience of tourists built a small pavilion. View of the village Stob Genital pyramid looks simply amazing. Most of the conical pyramids reminiscent of mushrooms, as they have on top, like a mushroom caps, are the stones. The average height of 7-10 feet, some reaching a height of 12 meters. On the northern slope of the hill the pyramids are not as high. Most of them are located on the southern slope. Here they are larger and more compacted. Color pyramids varies from shades of yellow to brown. Most of the conical pyramids resemble mushrooms village itself is mentioned in ancient chronicles as the city Stobie. Here there was a strong fortress with walls and turrets, mines and utilities. It is known that the town reached its heyday in the IX century. Most likely, it was destroyed in the XII century and then rebuilt in the era of the Second Bulgarian Kingdom. For centuries, around the natural phenomenon Stobskih pyramids composed the wonderful legends. Stobskie pyramid - an amazing natural phenomenon One legend tells of how long ago to place the sand pyramids was a beautiful valley. Villagers are celebrating their festivals and fun. In the village lived a boy and a girl in love with each other. They decided to marry, but the girl's mother did not agree with the choice of his daughter. When she realized that she can not influence her daughter, she left a curse on it - had only fiancee to kiss the groom's father, as all will turn to stone. So it happened and since then there are the mythical Stobskie pyramid. In 1964 they were declared a natural monument. See also: Bizarre rock formations came from Cenozoic volcanic ash formed from the colorful rocks the place where the greatest concentration of natural stone arches